Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach

D1 Training O'Fallon; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Continuing education through company‑s

Free membership in a state-of-the-art

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

D1 Training is seeking a Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach in the Iowa region to lead the coaching team, deliver exceptional training experiences, and uphold the D1 Training philosophy for athletes of all ages. This hands-on leadership role coaches athletes, develops staff, and drives performance while fostering a strong team culture with ownership.

You’ll hire, train, and develop coaching staff; oversee coaching operations and session quality; track member engagement and retention, maintaining

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in strength & conditioning, personal training, or performance coaching
• Prior leadership or experience managing or mentoring a personal training team preferred
• Strong knowledge of program design, movement mechanics, and injury prevention
• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold a team accountable
• High energy, professionalism, and strong communication skills
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach group training sessions for youth, adults, and teams
• Provide personal training and individualized coaching as needed
• Oversee personal training operations, including session quality and consistency
• Hire, train, and develop coaching staff to deliver high-quality workouts
• Support trainer scheduling, development, and accountability
• Ensure all sessions reflect D1 training standards and philosophy
• Track and improve member engagement and retention
• Maintain a high-energy, positive training environment
• Build strong relationships with members and support retention efforts
• Partner with sales staff to support trial workouts and member onboarding

Skills

Strength & conditioning

Leadership

Staff development

Program design

Injury prevention

Communication

CPR/AED/First Aid

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

• Continuing education through company-sanctioned events
• Free membership in a state-of-the-art facility
• Performance based bonuses

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Continuing education through company-sanctioned events
• Free membership in a state-of-the-art facility
• Leadership development opportunities
• Performance based bonuses

The Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for leading the coaching team, delivering exceptional training experiences, and ensuring consistent execution of the D1 Training philosophy. This role also functions as a Personal Training Manager, overseeing coaching staff, driving training quality, and ensuring a high-level member experience.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll coach athletes, develop staff, and drive performance across the facility. If you enjoy leading from the front and building a strong team culture, this role gives you real ownership.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coach group training sessions for youth, adults, and teams
• Provide personal training and individualized coaching as needed
• Oversee personal training operations, including session quality and consistency
• Hire, train, and develop coaching staff to deliver high-quality workouts
• Support trainer scheduling, development, and accountability
• Ensure all sessions reflect D1 training standards and philosophy
• Track and improve member engagement and retention
• Maintain a high-energy, positive training environment
• Build strong relationships with members and support retention efforts
• Partner with sales staff to support trial workouts and member onboarding

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in strength & conditioning, personal training, or performance coaching
• Prior leadership or experience managing or mentoring a personal training team preferred
• Strong knowledge of program design, movement mechanics, and injury prevention
• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold a team accountable
• High energy, professionalism, and strong communication skills
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field (preferred)

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead a team in a performance-driven training environment
• Direct impact on both athlete results and team development
• Opportunity to grow into higher-level leadership within a scaling brand
• Work with a diverse athlete base, from youth to adults to teams

D1 Training is an emerging fitness franchise, that is growing rapidly. D1 Training has over 80 facilities open and 180+ in development. At D1 Training, we inspire and motivate athletes to reach their goals. At D1, we believe in training the entire body as a unit to produce optimal human performance. No gimmicks, no fads; we utilize trusted and proven training techniques used to build the world’s best athletes and deliver the, in age-appropriate programs led by our expert coaches. Nothing at D1 is random. Every workout, every day follows a strategic 8-week training cycle that is meticulously planned and backed by sports science. What began as training solely for the aspiring youth athlete, matured into fitness training for adults as well. With all who participate in the D1 training process moving aggressively towards their goals.